Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 5 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the Fujifilm XP30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.